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Daily Mail
10 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly angrily denied he had 'suicide pact' with wife Sharon just weeks before he died
's daughter Kelly furiously hit back at claims he had a 'suicide pact' with wife Sharon just days before his death aged 76. The Black Sabbath icon, 76, died 'surrounded by love' on Tuesday, a statement from his family said - less than three weeks after he had performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. In a Instagram story on July 11, Kelly, 40, lambasted an AI-generated video portraying her father saying he was 'going to die.' She wrote: 'There's this video going around on social media, and it's supposed to be my dad, but it's AI. It has a voice like my dad's David Attenborough or something. And it starts out saying, "I don't need a doctor to tell me that I'm going to die. I know I'm going to die.' 'What the f**k is wrong with you people? Why would you spend your time making a video like this?" 'He's not dying. Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying. What is wrong with you? She said of the suicide pact claim: 'That was bulls**t my mom said to get attention one time. And my dad's not dying. Stop.' Sharon first made the euthanasia claim in 2017, claiming the couple of four decades had 'come to the same decision' to travel to Switzerland if they suffered a life limiting illness. She told The Mirror: 'Ozzy and I have absolutely come to the same decision. We believe 100 percent in euthanasia so have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains. If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it—we'd be off. 'I saw my father suffer from the day he came back into my life in 2002 to the day he died in July, There's no way I could go through what he did, or put my kids through that.' Back in 2023 on The Osbournes podcast, Sharon stated that euthanasia was 'still a plan' for both herself and the Crazy Train hitmaker and questioned, 'Do you think that we're gonna suffer?' The topic had been brought up separate times in the past, with Ozzy saying in 2014 that physician-assisted suicide would be an option if they had any 'life-threatening condition.' In a statement, his family said tonight: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.' The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. 'You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart,' Osbourne told the crowd in his final speech. The star was a titan of music who somehow survived controversies that would end the careers of many others, and weathered health problems that would leave most of us on our backs. Whether it was biting the head off both a bat and a dove, snorting a line of ants or urinating on a US war memorial while wearing one of his wife Sharon's dresses, Osbourne was defined by his antics both on and off stage. His death ends the final chapter of a life that was marked by both dizzying success and fame but also scandal, abuse and even prison time. The singer, who sold more than 100 million records, will forever be synonymous with the heavy metal band he formed in his home city of Birmingham with Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler in 1969. With hits that included Iron Man, War Pigs and Paranoid, Black Sabbath's pushing of occult themes proved both hugely popular and controversial, with a future pope even condemning Osbourne for his 'subliminal satanic influence'. Osbourne's most infamous moment came when he bit the head off a bat that had been thrown on stage during a solo performance. He later claimed he thought it was made of rubber. Osbourne forged a hugely successful solo career after being thrown out of his band in 1979 due to his drug-fuelled antics, with hits that included Crazy Train and Hellraiser. But his hellraising off stage continued. In 1989 he attempted to kill Sharon while high on drugs, and seven years before that he urinated on the treasured Alamo Cenotaph in Texas, an act that saw him banned from San Antonio for a decade. He was also injured in a quad bike crash at his UK home in 2003, an episode that had a serious impact on his fragile health. Yet there was also redemption for the troubled singer, who relaunched himself as a reality tv star in The Osbournes in the early 2000s, after getting clean from drink and drugs with the help of Sharon. It saw two of his and Sharon's children, Kelly and Jack, become stars in their own right, whilst their other daughter Aimee declined to appear. Prior to his union with Sharon, Osbourne had been married to first wife Thelma Riley for 11 years, from 1971 until 1982. The pair had children Jessica and Louis together, whilst Osbourne also adopted Thelma's son Elliot. Osbourne later said that his first marriage had been a mistake because of his constant touring and drug abuse. He also admitted to being 'abusive' to Thelma. He said later: 'I was totally abusive to my first wife. Physical abuse, mental abuse – you name it, I did it. 'I hit her big time and I was a complete idiot.'
News.com.au
12 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Kelly Osbourne fumed over sick Ozzy death hoax days before his passing
Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne was the victim of a cruel death hoax that circulated online just days before his actual death at the age of 76. Osbourne's daughter Kelly issued an emotional public statement on July 13 after seeing what she reported as a fake AI video, showing her father claiming he was 'going to die.' 'It has a voice like my dad's David Attenborough or something. And it starts out saying, 'I don't need a doctor to tell me that I'm going to die. I know I'm going to die,'' Kelly said via her Instagram Stories earlier this month. 'What the f**k is wrong with you people?' Kelly asked. 'Why would you spend your time making a video like this?' Osbourne, 40, insisted that her father was 'not dying,' adding, 'Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying.' 'What is wrong with you?' At the same time, Kelly also refuted a statement her mother Sharon had previously made publicly, claiming that she and her husband had made a 'suicide pact' to pass away together if their health issues became too much. 'That was bulls**t my mum said to get attention one time,' Kelly insisted. Sharon had made the comments on the family's The Osbournes Podcast in October 2022, claiming she and her husband had made plans to travel to Switzerland and die together using the services of Dignitas, a physician-assisted end-of-life organisation. '[We] have drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains,' she said at the time. 'If Ozzy or I ever got Alzheimer's, that's it — we'd be off.' Osbourne's death comes barely a fortnight after he played what had been billed as his 'final show' with his Black Sabbath bandmates back on July 5. In a statement issued today, the Osbourne family said he died 'surrounded by love'. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' the statement read. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' It was signed: 'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' Black Sabbath also paid tribute to their late lead singer on Instagram after the news broke, writing alongside an image of him onstage: 'Ozzy Forever.' Ozzy's daughter Kelly was involved in one sweet moment at his final show: She got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson backstage as her father watched on. In footage that quickly went viral, Wilson got down on one knee to pop the question to a visibly shocked Kelly, as Ozzy watched from a seat next to the couple.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Ozzy Osbourne's death was 'unexpected' - but he was blessed by having his children at his side in his final days: Friends tell KATIE HIND how Prince of Darkness passed away aged 76 surrounded by love at his Buckinghamshire mansion
It was the send off that Ozzy Osbourne had hoped for, if some time before he and his loved ones expected. The Black Sabbath star died today aged 76, surrounded by his wife Sharon and their children following a battle with Parkinson's. A heartbreaking statement released by the family said: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' Sources close to the family say that his passing was 'unexpected to be this soon' but that his children were so grateful to have been around him in his last days after he performed his final gig just over two weeks ago. Heavy metal hellraiser Ozzy, known to legions of fans as The Prince of Darkness, passed away at the Buckinghamshire mansion where his wife Sharon - a former X Factor judge - had spent at least two years preparing for his final moments. The Mail can also reveal that daughters Aimee, 41, and Kelly, 40, were there to care for him as recently as last week after flying in from Los Angeles. Son Jack, 39, also had flown from his home in Idaho to watch his beloved father at his last concert at Aston Villa's stadium Villa Park on July 5. A friend of the family said last night: 'Ozzy was always meant to come back to Britain to live in Buckinghamshire, it was where Sharon had spent so long preparing their family home for him. 'There was much hope that he would be around for a lot longer than this but at one point there were fears they would not get him back from Los Angeles for the concert earlier this month. 'Kelly has been at the house a lot in the last week or so, so has Aimee. It is terribly sad for all of them, they really hoped he would be able to carry on for a bit longer. 'But it's so lovely that he had his children around him during his last days.' Sir Elton John lead the tributes to a 'huge trailblazer' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods'. He posted on Instagram: 'So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.' Ozzy and Sharon pictured at the Pride of Britain awards in 2017. Having bought their Buckinghamshire home in in 1993, Mrs Osbourne, 72, had been preparing it for Ozzy to live out his final days Ronnie Wood said was 'very sad', with the Rolling Stone adding: 'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.' Rockband Metallica added to tributes to the metal icon, taking to X to post an old photo with Osbourne, captioning it with a broken heart emoji. Sir Rod Stewart also shared a moving tribute. In a statement, the Maggie May star said: 'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I'll see you up there – later rather than sooner, ' before signing off 'Sir Rod Stewart.' Following his performance at Villa Park, Ozzy had been working with a ghost writer for his autobiography, entitled Last Rites, which he very much had hoped to be around to see published. Having bought their Buckinghamshire home in in 1993, Mrs Osbourne, 72, had been preparing it for Ozzy to live out his final days. Recent plans approved in 2023 for the historic Grade II-listed home include a substantial 'rehab wing' with a health and welfare exercise studio, art studio, pool house orangery with spa, wet room, and changing area, all designed with Ozzy's health and well-being in mind. Despite fears he would struggle to make the transatlantic trip, Ozzy was flown back from California where he, wife Sharon and their three children had lived for three decades. Despite struggling with his illness, the rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. 'You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart,' Ozzy told the crowd in his final speech. Support acts included a who's who of heavy metal, including legends Metallica, Pantera and Alice in Chains, along with Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. Ozzy leaves behind grandchildren Sidney, the son of Kelly and Sid Wilson, and Pearl Clementine, Andy Rose, Minnie Theodora, and Maple Artemis, the daughters of Jack and his ex-wife Lisa Stelly, and his current wife Aree Gearhart respectively. He also has two children, Louis and Jessica, with his first wife, Thelma Riley.
France 24
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead aged 76: family
The hell-raising singer, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away just over two weeks after playing a farewell concert in his home city of Birmingham, England. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," read the family's statement. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne was instrumental in pioneering heavy metal -- an offshoot of hard rock -- as Black Sabbath enjoyed huge commercial success in the 1970s. Nicknamed the "Prince of Darkness", he once bit off the head of a bat while on stage. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948 in Birmingham, he left school at 15 and did odd jobs including factory work before teaming up with school friend Geezer Butler in several bands. He brought the curtain down on a wild career earlier this month when Black Sabbath rattled through their most iconic songs in front of an adoring crowd at Villa Park, home of Premier League football club Aston Villa. "It's the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts," Osbourne told the crowd after finishing the set with "Paranoid" -- the band's most famous song.
Fox News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, died Tuesday. He was 76. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne recently performed his final concert with the band in Birmingham, England. The 10-hour show on July 5 was hosted by Jason Momoa, and featured performances from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Jack Black, Steven Tyler and more. Osbourne is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack, in addition to daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. The "Iron Man" singer was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003. However, he didn't speak publicly about his diagnosis until 2020. The Black Sabbath frontman admitted that he couldn't walk anymore on a Jan. 29 episode of his Sirius XM show, "Ozzy Speaks." "I may be moaning about how I can't walk, but I look down the road and there's people that didn't do half as much as me, and they didn't make it," he said at the time. In a July post, daughter Kelly noted that Ozzy's mobility had declined. "He's not dying," she emphasized. "Yes, he has Parkinson's, and yes, his mobility is completely different than it used to be, but he's not dying. What is wrong with you?" This is a developing story. Check back here for more information.
